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More members join the House. Various members present Resolutions to instruct the Committee of Thirty-Three on the slavery question.

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Resolution on the Payment for Rescued Fugitive Slaves

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Resolved, That the select committee to which has been referred so much of the President’s message as relates to the perilous condition of the country be instructed to inquire whether it be competent for Congress to provide by law for the payment of the value of fugitive slaves rescued by force or violence by the counties, cities, or municipal districts in which such fugitive slaves should be so rescued; and if it be found that Congress possesses the power so to enact, then that said committee inquire into the expediency of thus providing by law, and report by bill or otherwise.

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Resolution on the Payment for Rescued Fugitive Slaves (introduced on 1860-12-12 12:00:00 - CREATE - e812090) [This document] [view current proposal at this moment]
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